SuperDrive Firmware Update 2.1
The SuperDrive Update [12MB] improves readability of certain CD media. The updater application will be installed in the /Applications/Utilities folder. Please follow the instructions in the updater application to complete the update process.

Helium.framework: Delivers improvements for SmoothCam. This update is required for customers using Motion 3.0 and Final Cut Pro 6.0.

About Soundtrack Pro 2.0.1
Soundtrack Pro 2.0.1 [74.5MB] contains several updates, including: improved stability, improved performance, and Delay Designer surround effect plug-in. The update is recommended for all users of Soundtrack Pro 2.0. Additional information about this release is also available in the release notes.

Compressor 3.0.1
Compressor 3.0.1 contains several updates, including: improved performance, improved stability, and compatibility updates for Apple Devices. The update is recommended for all Compressor 3.0 users. Further information about the update is available in the release notes.

Color 1.0.1
Color 1.0.1 [8.3MB is recommended for all users of Color 1.0 and contains several updates, providing the following fixes: improved stability, improved metadata support from Final Cut Pro, improved single-display mode, floating-point processing on computers with NVIDIA graphics cards, and Dissolves of 2K files during rendering. For more information, see the Color release notes.

Motion 3.0.1
Motion 3.0.1 [19.4MB] improves stability and resolves performance issues that may be encountered when using Motion 3.0 on both PowerPC-based and Intel-based Macintosh computers. The software update is recommended for all users of Motion 3.0 and includes fixes for: 32-bit float projects, rendering of intersecting 3D groups, and Final Cut Pro integration.
For further information about this update, see the release notes.

Final Cut Pro 6.0.1
Final Cut Pro 6.0.1 [37.5MB] contains several updates, including: improved stability, support for the AVCHD format through the Log and Transfer interface, FXPlug improvements with Motion and third-party applications, improved master template support, and esolution of issues with long filenames (greater than 32 characters, up to 255 characters) on non-HFS file systems (network or Xsan volumes, FAT32 volumes, and so on).

The software update is recommended for all users of Final Cut Pro 6.0. For more information see the release notes.

This is good.
A firmware hack usually starts with analyzing an official firmware update. I don't know what superdrives this firmware is for, but it's common knowledge that several of the Superdrives for macs are region locked with no hacks available. If this firmware update is indeed for these drives I hope it gets in the hands of good hackers.

It's ridiculous to have a DVD player that's locked to one region. That's just ridiculous. I end up never using it because my DVD library is multi region. Fingers crossed for this one.

Applied the superdrive update on a C2D Macbook and things are still working and showing a firmware revision of KBVB on an Matshita DVD-R UJ-857D.

One thing to be aware of though. Despite what I was expecting, the update is started automatically from Software Update; it tells you it is going to install the update in the Applications/Utilities folder and I was expecting to have to run it from there myself. So, don't make the mistake of running Software Update and restarting immediately or you could get badly hosed.

I updated my 2nd-gen C2D MBP last night then had software to install from DVD and several CDs to import into iTunes. No problems so far.

My hope is that the firmware update will do exactly what it says -- improve readability. My biggest (only) gripe with my MBP lies with the SuperDrive. I borrow a lot of CDs from my local library. Now some of them are admittedly scratched beyond reading, while others just have some light scuffing. The SuperDrive starts to beachball when it reaches even the slightest surface mark. This happens on maybe 20% of the discs that I insert, and I invariably then have to force-quit iTunes in order to eject the disc. My work-around is to burn a copy of the problematic disc on my girlfriend's PC and then import the CD-R copy into iTunes on my Mac. It's a pain in the arse, but it works. The point being, though, that the PC can read CDs that my Mac cannot. Not what I expect from a 2.5K machine.

installed pro app and fc studio 2 updates. Very happy with avchd support.
BUT .....my render times are totally rediculous now in final cut pro 6.1.
3 to 4 hours for rendering a split screen with a small text . would cost me 2 min in final cut 6.0.

In the middle of a blue screen project with a deadline in a week., Guess i m in trouble......

Installing the SuperDrive Update
Follow these steps to install the update:
1. Save all open documents and quit all applications.
2. Eject any media from your SuperDrive.
3. Double-click the SuperDrive Update icon.

If you meet the system requirements and cannot update the firmware using this program, contact your local Apple Authorized Service Provider or an Apple Store retail location.

Important: Do not reset, shut down, or turn off power to your computer while updating the firmware. Doing so may damage your SuperDrive.